TaylorMade · Golf Equipment & Apparel
TaylorMade Golf Rain Control Gloves
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent chemistry or testing.
Rain Control gloves use water-repellent treatment typical in golf apparel, but TaylorMade provides no PFAS disclosure or testing data. Treatment composition unknown.
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Material
synthetic textile with water-repellent treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
TaylorMade Rain Control Gloves are constructed from synthetic microfiber textiles (typically polyester or nylon blends) with a hydrophobic surface treatment to repel moisture during play. The water-repellent finish is the critical unknown: modern textile water repellents often rely on fluorochemical coatings (PFAS) or silicone-based alternatives, but TaylorMade has not publicly disclosed which chemistry they use. Synthetic textile bases themselves pose minimal acute toxicity risk, but the applied treatment compounds are the primary exposure pathway during wear and laundering.
The brand's record and disclosure
TaylorMade has not published specific chemical disclosures, test reports, or certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign) for their Rain Control Gloves or broader water-repellent apparel line. The brand has remained publicly silent on PFAS use or avoidance in their textile treatments, which is typical among golf equipment manufacturers but contrasts with transparency increasingly expected in sportswear. No major safety recalls or established contamination incidents have been documented for this specific product line, though the broader golf apparel sector has faced minimal third-party scrutiny on textile chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a niche within apparel; most competitors (Callaway, Titleist, FootJoy) similarly use microfiber with proprietary water-repellent treatments and offer no public chemical disclosures. Rain Control Gloves are neither exceptional nor unusual in their approach to material transparency. Alternatives using non-fluorinated silicone-based water repellents or PFAS-free certifications are extremely rare in golf-specific products, though a small segment of mainstream sportswear brands now publish PFAS commitments.
If you buy it
Wash gloves in cool water with mild detergent and air dry to preserve the water-repellent coating and avoid heat degradation of synthetic fibers; do not machine dry or iron. Replace gloves when grip deteriorates or seams fray, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular play. Store in a dry location to prevent mold growth on the interior. If you are concerned about PFAS exposure, contact TaylorMade directly to request disclosure of the water-repellent treatment chemistry before purchase, or consider latex or uncoated synthetic glove alternatives without water-repellent finishes.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Formaldehyde resins (durable-press or crease-setting finishes)
Golf gloves typically do not undergo heavy durable-press finishing common in cotton apparel, so formaldehyde resin risk is minimal. Synthetic microfiber requires no wrinkle-resistant treatment to maintain shape.
Azo dyes (in colored synthetic textiles)
Rain Control Gloves are available in multiple colors (black, white, etc.). Azo dyes used in synthetic microfiber dyeing can release carcinogenic amines under specific conditions (UV exposure, prolonged sweat contact, improper dyeing). No specific testing or complaints have been documented for this product, but color fastness and dye migration risk cannot be ruled out without third-party certificat
Antimony catalyst residues in polyester
If the microfiber is polyester-based, residual antimony from polymerization catalysts could theoretically migrate; however, antimony leaching from apparel-grade polyester is not an established health concern at typical wear exposure levels and is not documented as an issue in golf gloves.
Flame retardants
Golf gloves are not typically treated with flame retardants as they are not classified as sleepwear or furniture textiles subject to flammability standards. No hazard is expected.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing from water-repellent coating
Water-repellent textile treatments, particularly older fluorochemical formulations and some solvent-based finishes, can emit low levels of VOCs (solvents, unreacted monomers) during the initial wear period, especially in enclosed spaces or when gloves are warmed by hand use. This is typically mild and transient but may be noticeable with new gloves. Proper airing and washing can reduce off-gassing
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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